NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

Alex Trautwig

Glen Taylor (R), owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern (L) outlined his plans to step down in February 2014, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

Glen Taylor (R), owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern (L) outlined his plans to step down in February 2014, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

Alex Trautwig

Commissioner David Stern speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which he outlined his plans to step down in February 2014, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

Commissioner David Stern speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which he outlined his plans to step down in February 2014, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

Alex Trautwig

Adam Silver (L), Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern (R) outlined his plans to step down in February 2014 and nominate Silver as his successor, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

Adam Silver (L), Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern (R) outlined his plans to step down in February 2014 and nominate Silver as his successor, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

Alex Trautwig

Commissioner David Stern speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which he outlined his plans to step down in February 2014, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

Commissioner David Stern speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which he outlined his plans to step down in February 2014, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

Alex Trautwig

Adam Silver, Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern outlined his plans to step down in February 2014 and nominate Silver as his successor, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

Adam Silver, Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern outlined his plans to step down in February 2014 and nominate Silver as his successor, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

Alex Trautwig

Adam Silver, Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern outlined his plans to step down in February 2014 and nominate Silver as his successor, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

Adam Silver, Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern outlined his plans to step down in February 2014 and nominate Silver as his successor, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

Alex Trautwig

Adam Silver, Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern outlined his plans to step down in February 2014 and nominate Silver as his successor, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

Adam Silver, Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern outlined his plans to step down in February 2014 and nominate Silver as his successor, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

Alex Trautwig

Adam Silver (L), Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern (R) outlined his plans to step down in February 2014 and nominate Silver as his successor, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

Adam Silver (L), Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern (R) outlined his plans to step down in February 2014 and nominate Silver as his successor, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

Alex Trautwig

Adam Silver (L), Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern (R) outlined his plans to step down in February 2014 and nominate Silver as his successor, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

Adam Silver (L), Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern (R) outlined his plans to step down in February 2014 and nominate Silver as his successor, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

Alex Trautwig

Adam Silver (L), Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern (R) outlined his plans to step down in February 2014 and nominate Silver as his successor, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

Adam Silver (L), Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern (R) outlined his plans to step down in February 2014 and nominate Silver as his successor, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

Alex Trautwig

Peter Holt, owner of the San Antonio Spurs, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern outlined his plans to step down in February 2014, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

Peter Holt, owner of the San Antonio Spurs, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern outlined his plans to step down in February 2014, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

Alex Trautwig

Peter Holt, owner of the San Antonio Spurs, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern outlined his plans to step down in February 2014, as Adam Silver, Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, listens at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

Peter Holt, owner of the San Antonio Spurs, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern outlined his plans to step down in February 2014, as Adam Silver, Deputy Commissioner of the NBA, listens at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

Alex Trautwig

Peter Holt, owner of the San Antonio Spurs, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern outlined his plans to step down in February 2014, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

Peter Holt, owner of the San Antonio Spurs, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern outlined his plans to step down in February 2014, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

Alex Trautwig

Glen Taylor (R), owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern (L) outlined his plans to step down in February 2014, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

Glen Taylor (R), owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern (L) outlined his plans to step down in February 2014, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

NBA Commissioner David Stern Announces Retirement

Alex Trautwig

Glen Taylor, owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern outlined his plans to step down in February 2014 at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

Glen Taylor, owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern outlined his plans to step down in February 2014 at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City.

Glen Taylor , owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, speaks to the... Fotografía de noticiasBaloncesto,Basket-ball - NBA Pro,Borde,Ciudad de Nueva York,David Stern,Deporte,EE.UU.,Encuadre cintura para arriba,Glen Taylor - Empresario,Hablar,Horizontal,Medios de comunicación,Minnesota Timberwolves,NBA,Propietario,SeguirPhotographer Alex TrautwigCollection: Getty Images Sport 2012 Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 25: Glen Taylor (R), owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, speaks to the media following the NBA Board of Governors Meeting, during which Commissioner David Stern (L) outlined his plans to step down in February 2014, at the St. Regis hotel on October 25, 2012 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)